Famous People from Philippines

Filipino revolutionary leader who founded the Katipunan secret society that initiated the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule in 1896.

President of the Philippines from 1953 to 1957, known as the "Champion of the Masses" for his anti-corruption campaigns and rural development programs.

Filipino revolutionary propagandist who founded the anti-colonial newspaper La Solidaridad in Barcelona in 1889. He was a key figure in the Propaganda Movement that advocated for Philippine reforms under Spanish rule.

Filipino revolutionary leader who served as the first Prime Minister of the Philippine Republic in 1899 and was known as the "Brains of the Revolution." Despite being paralyzed from the waist down, he drafted the constitution of the First Philippine Republic and advised President Emilio Aguinaldo.

Philippine senator and opposition leader whose assassination in 1983 catalyzed the movement that eventually overthrew the Marcos dictatorship.

President of the Philippines from 1992 to 1998 and former military general who helped facilitate the peaceful transition during the People Power Revolution.

Filipino journalist and CEO of Rappler who won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to safeguard freedom of expression and combat disinformation.

Tony Award-winning Filipino singer and actress who originated the role of Kim in Miss Saigon and provided the singing voice of Princess Jasmine in Disney's Aladdin.

First president of the Philippine Commonwealth (1935-1944) who established Quezon City as the new capital and led the government-in-exile during World War II.

President of the Philippines from 1943 to 1945

Fourth president of the Philippines (1944-1946) who led the government during the final years of World War II and the transition to independence.

First president of the Philippines (1899-1901) who led the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule and declared the country's independence in 1898.

President of the Philippines from 1948 to 1953 (1890–1956)

First female president of the Philippines (1986-1992) who led the People Power Revolution that toppled Ferdinand Marcos and restored democracy.

President of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016, son of democracy icons Corazon and Ninoy Aquino, who focused on anti-corruption reforms during his administration.

President of the Philippines from 1961 to 1965 who established the country's claim to Sabah and was the father of future president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Eight-division world boxing champion and the only boxer to win major world titles in four different decades, also serving as a Philippine senator.

Authoritarian president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986 who ruled under martial law for nine years and was overthrown by the People Power Revolution.

Filipino singer who gained international fame as Charice Pempengco before transitioning and becoming known as Jake Zyrus, performing on major American television shows.

Former First Lady of the Philippines known for her extravagant lifestyle, including owning over 1,000 pairs of shoes, and later convicted of graft and corruption.

Former action film star who served as president of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001 before being removed from office through impeachment proceedings.

President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010 who became the country's second female president after assuming office following Joseph Estrada's impeachment.

Fourth President of the Philippines who served from 1957 to 1961 and implemented the "Filipino First" economic policy. He previously served as Vice President under Ramon Magsaysay and assumed the presidency following Magsaysay's death in a plane crash.

Filipino cardinal who serves as Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and is considered a potential future pope.

Current president of the Philippines since 2022 and son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, marking the family's return to power after 36 years.

Filipino-Australian model and singer who was crowned Miss Universe 2018, becoming the fourth Filipina to win the title. She is known for her advocacy work in education and HIV/AIDS awareness, particularly among young people.

Filipino rapper and record producer best known as a founding member of the Black Eyed Peas, one of the world's best-selling music groups. He has also pursued solo music projects and acting roles in Hollywood films.

Filipino weightlifter who won the Philippines' first-ever Olympic gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the women's 55kg division. She also earned a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming the country's first Olympic medalist in over two decades.

President of the Philippines from 2016 to 2022, known for his controversial war on drugs that resulted in thousands of extrajudicial killings.

Filipino-born chess grandmaster who transferred to represent the United States in 2014 and became the first American to win the Fischer Random Chess Championship in 2019. He is consistently ranked among the world's top 10 chess players.

Filipino professional footballer who played as a midfielder for various clubs in the Philippines Football League.